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Yukontom replied to the thread Parking at Chicago OHARE (ORD) ???.At PreFlight Parking you can get a reserved in advance spot for less than $20/a day. And like I said earlier their shuttle service is... -
Yukontom replied to the thread Who has Nyakasanga now?.Yes, that is true for CMS. It was a small entirely tented camp. I think the D&Y camp will be tented also but with a stone and thatch...
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Yukontom replied to the thread Parking at Chicago OHARE (ORD) ???.I think I have parked there for 4 trips now Mark so I know it works. One of them was also with Emirates where we sprung for Business...
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Yukontom replied to the thread Who has Nyakasanga now?.I have a hunt booked with D&Y for 26 also. My understanding is that they are going to build a new camp on the river. I doubt that they...
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Yukontom replied to the thread Parking at Chicago OHARE (ORD) ???.I have used PreFlight Airport Parking right off of Mannheim Rd. Shuttle service is great, and it is very close to the International...
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Yukontom replied to the thread Disappointed In My New 404 Jeffery.I am in complete agreement on this. Making a big caliber rifle even more uncomfortably loud to the shooter and those in close proximity...
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I hate muzzle brakes. Not condemning those that like them, I just won't have them on my rifles. I'm too old school to be cool.
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Absolutely yes! Can you imagine standing beside a hunter with a muzzle brake, while looking through binos...
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Recoil tolerance is very personal. I loaded for my 404 shooting 400 swifts and Barnes from 2150 fps up the ladder to 2400 + fps. I...
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You're comment, as usual, makes no sense.
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Yukontom replied to the thread Pre War Mauser in Schuler Caliber 11.2x72.Those would be great for load development and practice. For Africa though I would probably stick with Woodleigh Weldcores and CEB or...
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Yukontom replied to the thread Mannlicher Schoenauer.Hawk also has 200gr bullets that might be more fun to shoot. I have not ordered anything from them in a few years but the prices are OK...
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Yukontom replied to the thread Mannlicher Schoenauer.MS 9x56 is correct and Hawk Bullets has them in several diameters to fit. You will hear some folks speak poorly of Hawk but in my...
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I live in South Africa, all our beer is real, no beer flavoured water over here